Independence Day 2020 Wishes: Rahul Gandhi Extends Wishes to Nation on I-Day

New Delhi, August 15: Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of 74th Independence Day.

Remembering a quote of India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, he tweeted. "The only alternative to coexistence is destruction. Jawaharlal Nehru. Best wishes on Independence Day."

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Extending the wishes to the country on the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, "Happy Independence Day to all fellow Indians. Jai Hind!"

Independence day celebrations are held in a different manner due to COVID-19 pandemic. The arrangements have been made keeping social distancing norms in mind.

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